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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Healthy Habits: Stretches for Long Drives

Health and wellbeing are
top of mind for more and more Americans today, and for Buick as well.
The first ever Buick Envision five passenger compact luxury SUV
feature's signature Quiet Tuning, advanced driver assist technologies,
and soft-touch materials, designed to contribute to a more relaxing,
calm and happy driving experience.

The "Buick Envision Joy to Drive" video delivers
a special stretching routine created by super trainer Akin Akman
alongside his client, model Nina Agdal. The duo designed the
routine specifically to aid comfort before, and after, long drives.

“I
travel a lot for work with much of it being long distance whether it be
driving or flying and I know first-hand the value of making sure that
pre and post journey I look after my body – stretching helps deliver
that comfort that allows me to relax and make the journey a joy,” said model Nina Agdal.

Speaking on the routine he created with Agdal and the need to stretch to create driving comfort trainer Akin Akman said, “These
moves were designed to support core strength and increase blood flow
and heart rate to stimulate alertness which is helpful both pre and post
long drive.”

The "Buick Envision Joy to Drive”
video celebrates the design details within the Buick Envision including
premium soft touch materials, sculpted surfaces, ambient lighting and
ample leg room which combine to deliver comfort for driver and passenger
and thereby a happier drive.

The custom Nina Agdal and Akin Akman "Buick Envision Joy to Drive" Stretching Routine consists of the following four maneuvers, to be done both pre and post drive:

1. Neck StretchDescription: This gentle stretch targets the sides of your neck.Benefit to driver: A stiff neck can cause headaches and upper back pain so it’s important to loosen up to aid comfort ahead of a long drive.

2. Eccentric Upper Body Push UpDescription: This is an inclined push-up in which she will slowly lower herself onto the car until her
chest is almost touching the hood or front panel, and then return explosively to the starting
position.Benefit to driver: Strengthens chest and back muscles while engaging the core. Increases blood
flow to arms and upper body. Returning explosively to the starting position increases blood flow,
heart rate, and boosts overall alertness.

3. Eccentric Lower Body SquatDescription: Standing close to the back bumper with your back facing the back of the car, slowly
lower down into a squat until your butt just touches the bumper. Then quickly return to a standing
position.Benefit to driver: Builds strength in your legs. The quick return to a full standing position awakens
the senses by increasing heart rate and blood flow, elevating one’s focus and attentiveness.

4. Back MobilityDescription: With your arms reaching back behind you, slowly bend your back towards the car until
you can place your hands flat on its surface. (It is not necessary to go into a full “bridge”
position.) Finish the exercise by returning to a standing position — and then performing a forward
toe touch.Benefit to driver: Sitting for long periods builds tension in the lower back. This exercise releases
that tightness in the lower back. The forward toe touch serves to loosen the hamstrings.

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About Buick Envision:Buick
Studio Envision takes inspiration from the Buick brand values of quiet,
calm and comfort and continues the support of the growing trend for
wellness and the pursuit of happiness, a core American value. The
all-new Envision is a perfect blend of style, refinement, versatility,
and safety. These attributes give passengers a driving experience that
creates a harmonious and spacious environment and a sense of wellbeing.

About Buick:

Buick is an international
modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious
interiors and thoughtful personal technologies, along with
responsive-yet- efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers
with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models in North America and
China. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick, on Instagram @BuickUSA, or at www.facebook.com/buick